Chapter 477: What Do I Have to Fear? (Third Update)

Surrender?

Wu Zhao could not bring himself to utter those two words, no matter what.

Continue?

The sharp dagger at his throat was nearly piercing his neck!

He had no doubt that if Chu Liuyue wished, she could slit his throat right now!

Countless eyes from the surroundings all turned to look at once, making him feel utterly humiliated; he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into this very instant!

"Hmm?"

Chu Liuyue lightly flicked the dagger, producing a crisp ringing sound.

Wu Zhao’s body nearly shuddered along with it.

"You win!"

He closed his eyes and spoke as if accepting his fate!

As his voice fell, a deathly silence enveloped the surroundings.

Wu Zhao actually surrendered!?

He, a fifth-stage early-stage practitioner, had actually lost to a third-stage martial artist!?

If this news were to spread, it would surely cause quite a stir in Xiling City!

"Am I just too ignorant? Since when did third-stage martial artists from outside the Sky Curtain Realm become so strong!?"

Someone in the crowd murmured in a low voice.

"Or is Wu Zhao's strength as a fifth-stage martial artist just a sham?"

Wu Zhao's face turned from red to white, his veins bulging; he wished he could just burst out into a profanity-laced tirade.

His strength was a sham!?

If they were so capable, they should come and try it!

This Chu Liuyue—damn it, she wasn't a normal person at all!

It wasn't like he hadn't fought third-stage martial artists before, but none of them were like her!

Setting everything else aside, her physical strength and movement speed were not inferior to his in the slightest!

He had no idea where such a freak had come from!

"You surrendered?"

The corners of Chu Liuyue's lips curled up in satisfaction.

"Fine, then take ten White Crystal coins."

Wu Zhao was instantly stunned

"What did you say!?"

Chu Liuyue explained with a beaming smile

"I said, since you have chosen to surrender, then give me ten White Crystal coins, and this matter will be settled."

It took Wu Zhao a good while to react

"Wh-Why should I give you so much money!? I already said you won, what more do you want!?"

It wasn't as if they had bet ten White Crystal coins on who would win!

Chu Liuyue blinked

"Oh? So you're saying you don't want to pay?"

"In your dreams!"

Wu Zhao roared angrily.

He had stayed in Xiling City for so many years, and he had never seen someone who not only refused to pay but actually demanded money in return!

"Chu Liuyue, is it? I'm warning you, this isn't your pathetic third-rate small country where you can act so insolently! It's best if you know when to stop, otherwise—"

Impatiently, Chu Liuyue pushed the dagger forward.

The sharp tip of the dagger instantly pierced into his flesh!

Warm, metallic blood slowly flowed out along the blade.

Wu Zhao's voice cut off abruptly!

"Surrender, take ten White Crystal coins. Continue... then we continue."

Chu Liuyue explained kindly once more.

"I'll ask you one more time, which do you choose?"

Wu Zhao was so angry he felt like smoke was about to rise from the top of his head!

"You! You! You dare!"

"It seems you feel that your life isn't worth ten White Crystal coins?"

Chu Liuyue shook her head with a look of regret.

"What a pity."

As she spoke, her wrist moved, preparing to strike!

"I'll give them! I'll just give them!"

Wu Zhao finally roared, unable to restrain himself!

He had a premonition in his heart—this Chu Liuyue truly dared to kill him!

With a stiff body, he took ten White Crystal coins from his Qiankun bag and handed them to Chu Liuyue.

"Take it!"

Chu Liuyue gave Tuanzi a meaningful look.

Tuanzi immediately stepped forward, scooped up the pile of White Crystal coins, and flew toward Chu Liuyue.

Only after a glance from the corner of her eye confirmed there were indeed ten White Crystal coins did Chu Liuyue finally step back.

Sensing that the dagger was finally far away, Wu Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief, unable to help but cast a resentful and furious glance back at Chu Liuyue.

He raised a hand and pointed at her

"I, Wu Zhao, will remember today! You'd better pray you don't encounter me again!"

Chu Liuyue's eyes curved into crescents as she shook the White Crystal coins in her hand.

"You are most welcome."

Wu Zhao's face was ashen, but in the end, he turned and left!

Even after his figure had disappeared, the plaza remained silent.

The outcome of the matter was worlds apart from what was expected; it was no wonder they were so shocked.

Chu Liuyue put the ten White Crystal coins away, walked up to Jian Fengchi, and patted her Qiankun bag

"My first pot of gold!"

Although she didn't care much for such a small amount, every little bit helped.

With these, her life in Xiling City should be a bit easier.

Jian Fengchi's mouth twitched violently.

Th-The first pot of gold?!

How did this girl have the nerve to say such a thing!

He considered himself thick-skinned enough, but he hadn't expected Chu Liuyue to be even more so!

She was likely the first person to ever rob money from the people guarding a teleportation array!

Regardless, after this battle, Chu Liuyue's name would surely spread rapidly through Xiling City!

"Did you really dare to kill that Wu Zhao?" Jian Fengchi asked. "No matter what, he is a disciple of a sect."

Chu Liuyue glanced at him and suddenly flashed a brilliant smile.

"Don't I have Young Master Jian to protect me?"

Jian Fengchi:???

"When did this Young Master ever say—"

Just as Jian Fengchi was about to retort, seeing the teasing look in Chu Liuyue's eyes, he suddenly understood.

That's right!

He was the one who had brought Chu Liuyue here!

Doesn't that mean Chu Liuyue was on his side?

The people of the Eight Directions Gate wouldn't have the guts to openly oppose him.

Even if Chu Liuyue had truly killed Wu Zhao today, they wouldn't dare do anything behind her back.

Besides, so many people had seen it clearly—Chu Liuyue had indeed won this fight through her own ability!

Accept the loss if you bet, and the winner takes all!

No wonder she was so confident...

Jian Fengchi narrowed his eyes.

"You certainly know how to use momentum. You haven't even entered Xiling yet, and you've already offended two sects. I really don't know whether to say you're brave or—"

"The first one has nothing to do with me."

"Don't worry, they will surely count you in as well."

"So, we're even now."

"..."

Jian Fengchi suddenly felt like something was wrong.

This girl truly refused to suffer even the slightest loss!

"Since this matter is resolved, we should be going."

Jian Fengchi tilted his chin.

Chu Liuyue followed suit.

The two left Pingliang Plaza just like that, leaving behind countless gazes of various colors.

After walking a distance, Jian Fengchi turned his head to look at Chu Liuyue several times, unable to help but ask curiously

"Even though you have some strength, you've offended so many people. Are you truly not afraid at all?"

Chu Liuyue looked toward the towering, heavy city gates ahead and smiled.

"What is there to fear?"

The people she intended to deal with were the most noble existences in this Xiling City!

What did these small fry matter?

They were nothing more than an appetizer!

Having returned this time, she had already made up her mind to completely overturn all of Xiling!

Seeing the waves of emotion surging in the depths of Chu Liuyue's eyes, Jian Fengchi's heart suddenly stirred.

For some reason, he felt that the aura on Chu Liuyue seemed a bit off, as if it contained killing intent!

Chu Liuyue raised her eyebrows with a smile and walked toward the city gates!

"Xiling is bound to be very exciting!"

(End of Chapter)